Bastard Strong language, generally unacceptable pre-watershed. More aggression or specific intent to hurt heightens impact. Less problematic when used to refer indirectly to someone who is cruel or nasty.

Cunt Strongest language, problematic for some even post-watershed. Vulgar, derogatory and shocking for both men and women. Especially distasteful and offensive to women and older participants.

Damn Mild language, generally of little concern.

Dick Strong language, generally unacceptable pre-watershed. Seen as vulgar and distasteful by many. Less problematic when used in a humorous context, and generally considered slightly milder than 'cock'.

Dickhead Strong language, generally unacceptable pre-watershed. Seen as vulgar and distasteful by many. Less problematic when used in a humorous context.

God Mild language, generally of little concern when used to express emotion. A concern for older or more religiously sensitive participantswhen used as an obscenity. Some recognition that this may offend religious people.

Goddam Mild language, generally of little concern when used to express emotion. Seen as slightly stronger than 'God' because it is more aggressive. Some recognition that this might offend religious people.

Jesus Christ Mild language, generally of little concern when used to express emotion. A concern for older or more religiously sensitive participants when used as an obscenity. Some recognition that this may offend religious people.

Knob Strong language, generally unacceptable pre-watershed. Seen as vulgar and distasteful by many. Less problematic when used in a humorous context, and generally considered slightly milder than 'cock'.

Minge Strong language, generally unacceptable pre-watershed. Seen as crude and often derogatory, particularly by women.

Minger Mild language, generally of little concern. Viewed as a humorous insult. More unpleasant than offensive. More aggression or specific intent to hurt heightens impact.

Motherfucker Strongest language, problematic for some even post-watershed. Vulgar, derogatory and shocking for both men and women. Seen as very aggressive when intended to hurt or offend.

Prick Strong language, generally unacceptable pre-watershed. Less problematic when used in a humorous context.

Punani Strong language, generally unacceptable pre-watershed. Not always recognised. Seen as vulgar and distasteful by those familiar.

Pussy Strong language, generally unacceptable pre-watershed. Seen as vulgar and distasteful when used to refer to the vagina. Much milder when used to mean weak or ineffectual but still seen as problematic by some.

Shit Medium language, potentially unacceptable pre-watershed. Common language used in everyday life but problematic when used aggressively or repeatedly. Concerns about children learning the word.

Snatch Strong language, generally unacceptable pre-watershed. Seen as vulgar and distasteful by many.

Sod-off Mild language, generally of little concern.

Son of a bitch Medium language, potentially unacceptable pre-watershed..

Twat Strong language, generally unacceptable pre-watershed. Seen as vulgar and distasteful when used to refer to the vagina. Less problematic if describing a rude or obnoxious person, but still potentially offensive.

*An asterisk indicates the words were recognised by less than 40 per cent of the people surveyed by Ofcom.